Afterburn (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | J.J. Perry |
| Screenplay by | Matt Johnson |
| Based on | Afterburn by Scott Chitwood Paul Ens |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Afterburn is an upcoming American post-apocalyptic science fiction action film directed by J.J. Perry and written by Matt Johnson. It is based on the Red 5 Comics series of the same name by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens.[1] The story is set a decade after the Earth's technology was decimated by a solar flare.[1] Original development began in 2018, halted and restarted in 2024.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Dave Bautista starring as Jake, an ex-soldier who works as a treasure hunter seeking pre-flare objects for powerful clients, among these being the Mona Lisa.[1]
- Samuel L. Jackson co-starring as Valentine, a freedom fighter.[1]
- Olga Kurylenko as Drea, a freedom fighter.[2]
- Kristofer Hivju[2]
Gerard Butler was to star as of 2018,[3] but had exited by February 2024.[1]
Production[edit]
In April 2012, it was announced that Tommy Wirkola would direct and Gerard Butler would star in the action film, Afterburn.[4][unreliable source?] On February 15, 2018, it was reported that Jung Byung-gil would direct the film, from a script by Matt Johnson with revisions by Nimród Antal;[2][3] Byung-Gil, however, exited the directorship by February 2024.[4] J. J. Perry was hired as the new director, and actors Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson joined the cast as the leads.[1]
The film was originally to be produced by Original Film (Neal Moritz and Toby Jaffe), G-BASE (Alan Siegel and Gerard Butler), and Endurance Media (Steve Richards) and Lewis Taewan Kim.[3] The film's executive producers were to be Steve Barnett and James Tomlinson.[3] Financing was to be provided by Endurance Media.[3] With the departure of Gerard Butler and entrance of Dave Bautista, G-BASE withdrew to be replaced by Dogbone Entertainment and Bautista.[1]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began on May 10, 2024, in Europe.[1][2]
Marketing[edit]
The film was presented for sale at the European Film Market in February 2024.[1] International sales were to be handled by Black Bear, while domestic (United States, presumed) sales were to be handled by CAA Media Finance.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Wiseman, Andreas (February 6, 2024). "Dave Bautista To Star In Futuristic Action-Adventure 'Afterburn' With Samuel L. Jackson; Neal H. Moritz Among Producers Of Red 5 Comic Adaptation With Black Bear & CAA Media Finance Taking Project To EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ritman, Alex (May 10, 2024). "Olga Kurylenko, Kristofer Hivju Join Dave Bautista, Samuel L. Jackson in 'Afterburn' as Filming on Black Bear Action Adventure Gets Underway (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Fleming Jr, Mike (February 15, 2018). "Jung Byung-Gil To Direct Gerard Butler In 'Afterburn'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tommy Wirkola to Direct Afterburn - ComingSoon.net". ComingSoon. April 17, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
Further reading[edit]
- Jenkins, Carolyn (May 10, 2024). "'Afterburn' Begins Filming With Samuel L. Jackson, Dave Bautista and More". MSN. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
